Rebecca assisted my husband and me during the delivery of our first child at Maine Medical Center, and I cannot imagine those long and painful hours without her experience and knowledge. I wanted a natural birth, and Rebecca was supportive of this desire. She offered a lot of positive advice, and she made me consider pain in a way I’ve never done before. Even though I didn’t know Rebecca well, her warm and caring personality made the most intimate moments feel natural. Her familiarity with the Birthing Center made every stage of labor and delivery much easier on my husband and me. She knew where to get fresh water, warm blankets, coffee, etc. I’m sure if we’d asked, the nurses would have provided everything, but the beauty of having Rebecca around was that she anticipated our needs and was of great support not only to me, but also to my husband. Her knowledge of techniques for pain relief and her guidance allowed my husband to just focus on me and the baby and me, without the stress of remembering all the information gathered during pregnancy. Rebecca created a warm atmosphere in our room at the Birthing Center, with soft light and the use of aromatic oils, which she massaged on my lower back to help ease the pain. She’s also an incredibly strong woman, an aspect that turned out to be extremely helpful during the final stages of delivery and after many exhausting hours of pushing. Rebecca is also knowledgeable about lactation and was there to assist me with my baby’s first suckles. To sum up my experience, Nature indeed provides us with instinct, and there is valuable information on the internet, in addition to classes. I also recognize the amazing staff at Maine Med. However, there is nothing that compares to having an experienced, knowledgeable, and caring person at your side every instant during such an important and vulnerable moment. Rebecca was our champion the entire time. Thank you, Rebecca!

-Lydia & Rusty Lamer

Rebecca is absolutely the person you want to see for a prenatal massage! She came highly recommended to me from my midwives, chiropractor, and aunt, and I see why. She makes you feel so comfortable in your pregnant body and isn’t afraid to give an active and meaningful massage. I am so grateful to have found her.

- Hannah

I could not recommend Rebecca more highly as a doula. After having a cesarean section with my first son, I was determined to deliver my second son vaginally (VBAC). I hired Rebecca after hearing many positive things about her, and she worked with me on preparation, exercises, and, most importantly, my mindset. Rebecca was so attentive before and during the birth of my son. At the hospital, she was so comforting and caring, she felt like a family member. She used oils, breathing techniques, positioning, and massage to help me relax during my labor. More than that, she helped me keep a positive mindset, evaluate pain options when they were presented, and continue my willpower for a VBAC. With her support, I was able to deliver my second son vaginally, and I could not have been more proud and happy. I know that hiring her was the single biggest success factor for me, and I'd hire her again in a heartbeat if we still lived in Maine. I'd recommend her to my closest friends who are considering a doula... It’s a birth-changing experience!

-Casey Putschoegl

I feel so lucky to have worked with Rebecca. She is a gifted LMT, and my prenatal massage with her at 39 weeks gave me physical and mental relief from stress and anxiety. As a postpartum doula, my partner and our newborn have hugely benefited from her wisdom, nuance, and compassion. I am so grateful to have her perspective on all that we are going through. She is a gem and we should all be so lucky to have someone like her on our team.

- Caitlin